Notes for using the USB-C port:
Fully compatible devices / systems (Alt Mode & Power Delivery)
USB-C is a new standard with a large diversity of uses, while the information on compatibility is
complex. Some USB-C devices / systems support Alt Mode video output, while other devices do
not. Some can be energized and charged from USB-C Power Delivery, while other devices do not.
Devices / systems currently supporting both Alt Mode and Power Delivery include for example
MacBook Retina 12" 2015/2016, Chromebook Pixel 2015 and Dell XPS 13" 9350 / 15" 9550.
Partially compatible devices (supporting either Alt Mode or Power Delivery, but not both)
Many current USB-C devices that support Alt Mode video output do not support charging from
USB-C Power Delivery. These devices still need their original power adaptors for charging. On the
other hand, some USB-C phones or tablets can be charged from Power Delivery, but most of them
do not support Alt Mode video output.
Non-compatible devices / systems
The docking station uses new functions introduced with USB 3.1 and as such the USB-C Power
Delivery is not backward compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 for charging of older devices. Further, the
USB-A 3.0/2.0 (Male) convertors to USB-C (Female) for connecting USB-C devices in USB-A 3.0
ports of the docking station are not compatible either. Most current phones and tablets with the
USB-C port do not support Alt Mode video output and some do not support USB-C Power
Delivery. Check the compatibility with this technology in the device documentation or contact the
device manufacturer. Lenovo Yoga 900 is not compatible with the i-tec USB-C Travel Docking
Station. No phones and tablets with the Android OS currently support Alt Mode video output.
Currently, ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers do not support Alt Mode video output.
CHARGING AND ENERGIZING
Apple New MacBook Retina 12“ 2015/2016, Windows 10 devices with the USB-C Power Delivery
port (Dell XPS 13“ 9350 / 15“ 9550 and other devices) or Chromebook Pixels 2015 and other
devices.
The adaptor offers 1x USB-C Power Delivery port, designed for energizing of the
connected “parent” device using the original / external power adaptor and for charging of devices
connected through the USB-C or USB-A 3.0 ports. The docking station can charge the host up to
60 W from the standard USB-C Power Delivery port. As already mentioned above, some devices
supporting the video output through USB-C cannot be charged from USB-C. For these devices /
systems it is necessary to use the original power adaptor.
The majority of problems with the docking station and the connected peripheral devices can be
solved by disconnecting the USB-C cable of the docking station from the USB-C port of the PC /
Mac / smartphone and reconnecting after approximately 10 s.
USING THE USB-C DOCKING STATION IN WINDOWS OS
Advanced configuration for the graphics
– after connecting the monitor and after clicking on the
settings for “Image Resolution” in Windows you can select the monitor you want to use.
